The returns of Michael Carrick and the much-maligned Marouane Fellaini have gone some way to adding steel to a midfield that was all but absent in the opening weeks of the season.

Manuel Pellegrini has vowed Manchester City cannot let Chelsea escape at the top of the Premier League if they want to topple Jose Mourinho’s empire – ahead of a visit from Roma.

City face Sheffield Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium with Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Samir Nasri all ruled out through injury as well as Stevan Jovetic, Fernando and Pablo Zabaleta

The 22-year-old went off injured in United’s final home game of the season against Hull City on Tuesday with a shoulder injury, ahead of the England squad being named on Monday

Interim Manchester United manager Ryan Giggs has told fans the club will soon return to their glory days, after beating Hull City 3-1 in their final home game of the season.

Steve Bruce speaks about his team’s chances against Manchester City this weekend

Moyes not happy with start against Tigers

Bolton set for must-win Blackpool clash in play-off chase

The Shakers were relegated last week